The Oakville Beaver’s Jean Wrigley was quick to know a good photo when she saw it and snapped a shot.

Property manager Megan Richardson said it’s the first time the neighbourhood plaza at 1011 Upper Middle Rd. E. has had a Canadian Goose family set up shop in their parking lot.

"(Gertrude) is quite comfortable with us now. I go over every day and take pictures of her."

Property manager Megan Richardson,
Upper Oakville Shopping Centre

They’ve named her ‘Gertrude’ and she and her mate started building their nest late last week after surveying the area for the appropriate spot, said Richardson.

On the advice of the Wildlife Department at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ministry Environment, Richardson added management recently erected a fence around Gertrude and placed the expectant mother signage in the appropriate place.

“We wanted to protect her and protect passersby,” she said. “All mothers are very protective of both their unborn and their children.”

Richardson says she keeps a close eye on Gertrude and has counted six eggs in her nest.

“She’s quite comfortable with us now,” she said. “I go over every day and take pictures of her.”